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1. Pressure-treated 2x8 You'll need three 8-footers to build the bench crosspieces and legs.
2. Pressure-treated 2x6 You'll need nine 6-footers to build the top and benches.
3. Pressure-treated 2x4 You'll need three 6-footers to build the top crosspieces and the braces under the top and bench.4. 3/8 x 3½-inch exterior grade carriage bolts to attach the bench crosspieces to the legs. You'll need 8.
5. 3/8-inch washers and nuts. You'll need 8 of each.
6. 2½-inch deck screws to attach the top, benches and braces. - Tools List
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